Main operational base

The main operating base (also called the Main Operating Base ) is also a military camp - the American military term is defined as "a foreign, constantly staffed, well-protected base used to support constantly deployed forces, and with reliable access from the sea or air." ^[one]

The term was used to distinguish large strategic foreign military installations from smaller and less secure or temporarily staffed reserve tactical points, such as an advanced deployment base , advanced operational position , and a joint security point in .

These differences were created when the Pentagon began addressing regional threats, primarily in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, following the 2004 Review of the Global Positions by the Pentagon.